How to Label a Resume DVD [Archive] - MediaLine's Open Line Forum

John M.

Jun 28th 2009, 06:04 PM

The best way is to use lightscribe (http://www.lightscribe.com/gettingstarted/index.aspx) which will burn a label onto your disk. Many DVD burners come compatible with the software.

Otherwise I'd suggest using a fine-point Sharpie and print your name and contact info neatly on the disk.

I would not recommend a paper or other adhesive label.

printnews

Jun 28th 2009, 06:13 PM

Is there a reason why one should stay away from paper labels? I have been using Avery adhesive paper labels but am open to switching.

John M.

Jun 28th 2009, 06:15 PM

Paper labels often make DVDs unplayable.

east coast producer

Jun 28th 2009, 07:36 PM

Life often causes cancer, too.

I use adhesive labels that, obviously, I carefully lay down on the disc. They're the Memorex labels and have a free software download to help you create your own customized labels to really knock the socks off the hiring manager!! I couldn't tell you how many times I was offered jobs by managers who were just so stunned with the quality of the labels that they didn't even bother to play the dvd, but I turned them all down, snickering, just so I could repeat the ploy with more and more hiring managers! It's kind of my thing. But anyway, definitely use labels and the Memorex kind and its software are just great.

BadgerWXman

Jun 29th 2009, 02:22 AM

Life often causes cancer, too.

I use adhesive labels that, obviously, I carefully lay down on the disc. They're the Memorex labels at Staples/Kmart/Walmart and have a free software download to help you create your own customized labels to really knock the socks off the hiring manager!! I couldn't tell you how many times I was offered jobs by managers who were just so stunned with the quality of the labels that they didn't even bother to play the dvd, but I turned them all down, snickering, just so I could repeat the ploy with more and more hiring managers! It's kind of my thing. But anyway, definitely use labels and the Memorex kind and its software are just great.

This post contains a lot of win.

The Mockingbird

Jun 29th 2009, 04:35 AM

The labels, even if you're careful, always look inferior to a lightscribe-produced disc. Also, if you're an amateur digital artist, this is one way for you to show off your presentation skills.

Clever Login Name

Jun 29th 2009, 08:49 AM

What's the best way to label a resume dvd?

"Garbage"

wx or not

Jun 29th 2009, 09:05 AM

What's the best way to label a resume dvd?
Good heavens. Everyone knows that a magic marker works best. Real thick lines too...

east coast producer

Jun 29th 2009, 10:42 AM

I've seen the future of the resume tape and it is YouTube!

News Is Broken

Jun 29th 2009, 10:46 AM

I've seen the future of the resume tape and it is YouTube!

YouTube resume reels are so last year. The new hotness now is to email unsuspecting ND's with invites to follow you on twitter.

TAFKA wacowx

Jun 29th 2009, 10:46 AM

I've seen the future of the resume tape and it is YouTube!

You forgot the smiley face!

printnews

Jun 29th 2009, 12:47 PM

youtube resume reels are so last year. The new hotness now is to email unsuspecting nd's with invites to follow you on twitter.

lmao!

The Thrill

Jun 29th 2009, 12:49 PM

What's the best way to label a resume dvd?

One side: "THIS SIDE DOWN ON DESK"
Other side: "THIS SIDE UP: PLACE COFFEE MUG HERE"

News Is Broken

Jun 29th 2009, 12:49 PM

"Insert Into Cupholder This Side Up"

printnews

Jun 29th 2009, 12:59 PM

News Is Broken

Jun 29th 2009, 01:01 PM

I already burned a large batch of DVDs and labeled them with adhesive paper -- gasp! -- but I may break out my trusty Sharpie in the future.

I would recommend using tape instead of an adhesive label. The hundred dollar bill you intend to bribe the ND with will stay on longer that way.

WisconsinWX

Jun 30th 2009, 01:12 PM

It's a valid question, despite what some of you vets may think. I wasn't familiar with LightScribe until this thread.

I already burned a large batch of DVDs and labeled them with adhesive paper -- gasp! -- but I may break out my trusty Sharpie in the future.

Make a professional label and test it out on a few DVD players. It should be fine. I've never had any issues with mine not playing for someone - and had plenty of interviews after sending those DVDs with printed labels. Lightscribe could/would likely look better, just because you eliminate any potential for error in label placement - but just don't be cheap and if you put the label on and it's not 99%-100% centered, take it right off and throw it away. You can be cheap on some things - but when it comes to the actual item that a news director will likely decide things about you this is one one of those things to be cheap with.

Good luck job hunting!

Ralphie the buffalo

Jun 30th 2009, 02:15 PM

I've seen the future of the resume tape and it is YouTube!

And what is the best way to put a customized label on that?

Spike

Jun 30th 2009, 02:19 PM

And what is the best way to put a customized label on that?

Make your own website and embed your YouTube videos in it.

adam & doctor drew

Jun 30th 2009, 04:18 PM

I would recommend using tape instead of an adhesive label. The hundred dollar bill you intend to bribe the ND with will stay on longer that way.

you'd bribe the guy with one week's salary?

Roy Hobbs

Jun 30th 2009, 09:46 PM

and its software are just great.

Sure, so are your use of singular and plural.:confused:

east coast producer

Jun 30th 2009, 09:49 PM

Sure, when you cut off half the sentence that you're quoting. :rolleyes:

Bob Sakamano

Jul 1st 2009, 07:17 AM

Lightscribe is great! If you go this route, know that you've got to have lightscribe DVDs.

Roy Hobbs

Jul 1st 2009, 08:03 AM

Sure, when you cut off half the sentence that you're quoting. :rolleyes:
Okay, full sentence:
But anyway, definitely use labels and the Memorex kind and its software are just great.

Hmmmm. Close, but no cigar. Are refers back to Memerex kind, wihich is singular. If it was plural, which it isn't, you should have written the Memorex kind and their software are just great.

e.g. An apple and its skin are delicious. No, an apple and its skin is delicious.
http://www.waterfootprint.org/images/gallery/original/apple.jpg.

http://www.toonpool.com/user/589/files/william_tell_276655.jpg

Mighty Dyckerson

Jul 1st 2009, 08:27 AM

Okay, full sentence:
But anyway, definitely use labels and the Memorex kind and its software are just great.

Hmmmm. Close, but no cigar. Are refers back to Memerex kind, wihich is singular. If it was plural, which it isn't, you should have written the Memorex kind and their software are just great.

e.g. An apple and its skin are delicious. No, an apple and its skin is delicious.
.

You're thinking of "or." The "and" joins the two subjects ("Memorex kind" and "software") and makes them PLURAL.

http://www.e-grammar-editing.com/verbs.html
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/GRAMMAR/sv_agr.htm

Consider This

Jul 2nd 2009, 04:21 AM

There are TWO subjects, period.

So is it:

An apple and its skin are two different things.

OR

An apple and its skin is two different things.

?

Mighty Dyckerson

Jul 2nd 2009, 04:54 AM

So is it:

An apple and its skin are two different things.

OR

An apple and its skin is two different things.

?

ARE, dammit!

You can have an apple without skin, and you can have skin with no apple. Hence they are two completely different things. Anyone who thinks otherwise should be banned.

Focker

Jul 2nd 2009, 01:22 PM

Do not use adhesive labels. No matter how sturdy or flat you think you have it, chances are good that you'll render the disc unplayable. There is an extremely small space between the disc and the top of the drive and it spins quite fast. If there is anything on the disc that makes it wobble while it's spinning you're going to run into problems. If there's a small wrinlke in the label you're going to have problems.

Do not us Lightscribe. It is a waste of money. Period. (Oh wait, I just typed a "." so I don't need to say 'period'. Oh well.) Mostly because it's not in color and you have to buy a separate drive.

The best solution is to just buy DVDs with blank printable labels. Most printers can print directly onto labels. It's more professional than either of the two solutions above. Save money, look professional.

Done and done.

SamG

Jul 2nd 2009, 02:16 PM

The best solution is to just buy DVDs with blank printable labels. Most printers can print directly onto labels. It's more professional than either of the two solutions above. Save money, look professional.
And how exactly do the DVDs go through the printer? I assume that's what you're talking about since you say don't use adhesive labels.

My station does LOTS of DVD mastering (mainly spot dubs). They spent $50 and got a label "kit". In addition to the software and some blank adhesive labels, it has a plastic device to help apply the label. You put the label on the device face down, set the DVD face down above that, and push the DVD onto the label. Label is centered & flat everytime.

Done & Done.

east coast producer

Jul 2nd 2009, 02:26 PM

@SamG: I've seen some printers advertised that have LightScribe built in to them. So if your computer can't lightscribe your crappy design on the disc directly, you can shove the disc into a slot in the printer, which will then do it. It's a new thing and it's hardly something "most" printers can do like that jackass said above you.

Focker

Jul 2nd 2009, 03:49 PM

My station does LOTS of DVD mastering (mainly spot dubs). They spent $50 and got a label "kit". In addition to the software and some blank adhesive labels, it has a plastic device to help apply the label. You put the label on the device face down, set the DVD face down above that, and push the DVD onto the label. Label is centered & flat everytime.

Done & Done.
The thing about adhesive labels is that at some point the glue wears off and the label starts peeling off. The printable discs are the best choice.

And how exactly do the DVDs go through the printer? I assume that's what you're talking about since you say don't use adhesive labels.

Most printers nowadays have a tray that gets loaded into the printer (usually where the paper comes out) and the printer comes with software to print onto the DVD itself.

SamG

Jul 3rd 2009, 05:43 AM

The thing about adhesive labels is that at some point the glue wears off and the label starts peeling off. The printable discs are the best choice.You really think that will happen in the lifetime of a resume disk? How long do you expect those to actually last... 6 months at most? You think the label is going to start coming off in 6 months?

Most printers nowadays have a tray that gets loaded into the printer (usually where the paper comes out) and the printer comes with software to print onto the DVD itself.Not that I've been looking hard, but I haven't seen one yet. I'm sure they're out there, but how much are they? Is it worth spending a couple hundred dollars on a printer that will handle a DVD to turn out discs that will only last 6 months (if that long) vs. $50 for a label "kit"?

Focker

Jul 3rd 2009, 06:58 AM

You really think that will happen in the lifetime of a resume disk? How long do you expect those to actually last... 6 months at most? You think the label is going to start coming off in 6 months?

I think it's taking a chance on each adhesive label. I personally wouldn't take a chance that in my stack of 50 labels there's a good number that have bad glue. Or maybe the whole batch is bad...who know? And what happens when that one gets to your prospective employer? First impressions.

Not that I've been looking hard, but I haven't seen one yet. I'm sure they're out there, but how much are they? Is it worth spending a couple hundred dollars on a printer that will handle a DVD to turn out discs that will only last 6 months (if that long) vs. $50 for a label "kit"?

Here's one for $100 (http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=63083139) I still say it's worth it for the professional look and peace of mind not worrying if the label's going to come off.

TAFKA wacowx

Jul 3rd 2009, 03:45 PM

I have always used labels and have never had a problem as far as I have known. I have labels I have put on discs going on 7-8 years ago now. It's true that your label really only needs to last for the couple of weeks you might be going through the interview/viewing process...and unless your batch of labels is bad, I doubt there will be many problems. I have also never had issues with a label cause a DVD to become imbalanced either.

If you are in the market for a new burner and have the cash then by all means go for the LightScribe and make your discs fancier. BUT, as someone else said in this thread, and it has been repeated over and over...no one is going to give you a job over someone else because of a more professional-looking label/case/printout/high-quality paper...etc. The video on whatever media you provide will get you the job PERIOD.

Focker

Jul 6th 2009, 06:47 AM

BUT, as someone else said in this thread, and it has been repeated over and over...no one is going to give you a job over someone else because of a more professional-looking label/case/printout/high-quality paper...etc. The video on whatever media you provide will get you the job PERIOD.

Not true. I know quite a few NDs who didn't even watch the tape of a potential reporter because the label/case of their tape was handwritten on a piece of paper.

I do agree that what's on your reel is most important. BUT it's not going to do you any good if the ND doesn't watch it because everything else isn't as professional. And in this economy I wouldn't think anyone wants to take any chances.